LE SAMUEL BECKETT IN MEDITERRANEAN MISSION.

05 October 2015

The L.E. Samuel Beckett has completed its first
search and rescue operation in the Mediterranean.
242 people were rescued from a wooden boat
80 kilometres north west of Tripoli.
The Irish navy vessel has just commenced operations in the region,
replacing the L.E. Niamh.
Today's operation has brought to nearly 7,400 the number of people
rescued by the 3 Irish navy vessels deployed since the summer.